The weather right now is something else and trust me it isn't one to form sexy in(giggles), therefore most of my outfit photos would have to be indoors until, I think.... I would be able to stand out in the cold for a few poses once again(laughs). I guess you guys won't mind!!
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Season Greetings Everyone!!!
Hurray it's snack time!!
I have always had a sweet tooth as a child, I can remember me using some of my mothers money to buy sweets and chewing gum.....I didn't just buy sweets ooo, I had bought all the 'Milkos' sweets the lady had in her shop and I sat down with my brother, chewing them one after the other innocently😋. That day I received the beating of my life ehennn. Biscuit was another one, I hated the popular Oxford biscuits then😠 (I thought they were boring and for old people), as my mummy would serve us them with butter and tea for breakfast. I usually dread those days, I had Biscuits for breakfast......It was morning fast for me as I would simply give my siblings my share and wait silently for my mum to give us snack money. Buttered biscuits and anything with chocolate/cocoa was my favorite back then.....Mhennn, I remember them days of coconut, digestive coaster, glucose, fishy and my favourite speedy bisciuts , OMG those were the good days oooo😎😎.
I have always had a sweet tooth as a child, I can remember me using some of my mothers money to buy sweets and chewing gum.....I didn't just buy sweets ooo, I had bought all the 'Milkos' sweets the lady had in her shop and I sat down with my brother, chewing them one after the other innocently😋. That day I received the beating of my life ehennn. Biscuit was another one, I hated the popular Oxford biscuits then😠 (I thought they were boring and for old people), as my mummy would serve us them with butter and tea for breakfast. I usually dread those days, I had Biscuits for breakfast......It was morning fast for me as I would simply give my siblings my share and wait silently for my mum to give us snack money. Buttered biscuits and anything with chocolate/cocoa was my favorite back then.....Mhennn, I remember them days of coconut, digestive coaster, glucose, fishy and my favourite speedy bisciuts , OMG those were the good days oooo😎😎.
Monday, December 19, 2016
Season Greetings Everyone!!!
What is Christmas in a Nigerian household, without the smell of freshly made fried rice? This used to be an essential in our house as we don't get to cook this meal often. Getting hold of the already chopped vegetables is something else in Nigeria, as one would have to go to big supermarket for them. And when seen, the price in relation to quantity isn't something to write home about lolzz. I usually get my fresh vegetables from the market as I would be cooking for a large quantity of people back home and as a typical Nigerian lady, I found this more economical. With a full house then, there was usually no fuss about chopping up the numerous amount of vegetables as an excuse not to participate in the chopping up process simply means no meal........And trust, who wants to be denied Christmas fried rice?(winks).
What is Christmas in a Nigerian household, without the smell of freshly made fried rice? This used to be an essential in our house as we don't get to cook this meal often. Getting hold of the already chopped vegetables is something else in Nigeria, as one would have to go to big supermarket for them. And when seen, the price in relation to quantity isn't something to write home about lolzz. I usually get my fresh vegetables from the market as I would be cooking for a large quantity of people back home and as a typical Nigerian lady, I found this more economical. With a full house then, there was usually no fuss about chopping up the numerous amount of vegetables as an excuse not to participate in the chopping up process simply means no meal........And trust, who wants to be denied Christmas fried rice?(winks).
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Hi guys!!
So this is a continuation of a previous fashion post, I had shared earlier on(CLICK HERE). This outfit is one that can be worn anywhere and I mean anywhere, just with a little twist here and there (such as changing heels for flats). And can you believe that the third picture of me on an olive jacket is actually a shirt dress......Yes oooo my sweethearts!! There are so many ways to maximize your wardrobe and repeat outfits without breaking a bank. If you would like me to write a post on basic essentials every girl/boy needs in his/her wardrobe, you should kindly drop a comment in the comment section below with the words "Essentials" and I promise to do so.
Friday, December 16, 2016
Hi guys!!
Season greetings everyone😍😍!!
It has been a while, I shared an outfit post on the blog, Please pardon me lovelies. School has been hectic thereby making it had for me to find the time to write. How are you guys doing? I hope fine! So the Christmas celebration is fast approaching, it so happens that this year's Christmas happens to fall on a Sunday. Good!! because we get to spend that day in the house of the Lord but sad😖....as I have to go to school the next day.
I put this outfit together, for those that would want to stand out for Christmas🌲 or should I simply say would want to make a statement with their outfit, yet look put together. This outfit could be worn to church, for work, events and even for business meeting. This outfit can be styled in so many ways, that I had to make a separate post just to show you two more ways this outfit can be worn. STAY TUNED(winks)😉.
Outfit details
Blazer from Oodji
Black jeans from Defacto
Lace inner top was Thrifted
Heels from Lamoda(Lost Ink)
Bag by SilviaRosa
Hair made by me
Makeup made by me
Photocredit: Phumilayoalade
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Friday, December 9, 2016
I was so excited when I heard that Toke Makinwa, a Nigerian, multi-media personality (Radio, TV and Youtube) released her much anticipated book "On Becoming". I was a strong fan of Toke Makinwa, as in strong one oooo.....I am subscribed to her youtube channel, I follow her on Instagram and even spoke on her behalf once on Instagram (something I hardly do), let's not even mention Snapchat, because why won't I follow the lady I have admired all these years on snapchat!!
A scandal broke out last year June of how her beloved husband, who she had known for twelve years impregnated his long time "mistress". We all waited for Toke Makinwa to share her side of the story as the speculations were just too much but I was surprised, as I clicked a Youtube video from her, titled "THE SHOW MUST GO ON" with my celebrity crush blooming with smiles and nothing of the marriage scandal mentioned!! Insults followed as many people felt her unfit to dish out relationship advises and some claimed her actions were pretentious.
Now a book has being released!!..I must admit getting hold of this book was another story on its own but shall we get to my understanding of the book "ON BECOMING".
So I finally got my hands on the much anticipated book and I couldn't wait to read the book, I finished the 112 pages book in about 2 hours and I must say, I was of mixed emotions while reading the book. I cried, smiled, giggled and even had my brows raised as I was surprised at somethings I had read.
The book is a 14 chapter book and each chapter had a different story to tell but I must say that chapter 6 to 11 had the same storyline, which was all about being "Repeatedly and constantly cheated on". Maje, who is the Ex- Husband, got his name mentioned over 300 times (seriously speaking). As on each page, you would notice his name was mentioned at least thrice. The author used the real names for the story, how that was possible I DON'T KNOW but it is a 'must tell' right?
MY THOUGHTS!!
1. THE TITLE
I felt the title of the book was a little misleading, as the 112 pages of the book didn't state what she became......fine!! she says she became stronger and brave but at what point na? After the news got to the public? Was the realization for a change as a result of public humiliation and shame? I felt she wrote more on her victory and success but I guess I expected too much!!
2.WHY THE BOOK?
According to Toke, she said she wanted her story to be hers, as in told by herself. Secondly, she was inspired by a friend who gave her an instruction from the Holy spirit (rolls eyes).
10. THE OTHER WOMAN
I noticed that Chapter 10 which was dedicated to the "the other woman" was left blank. The quote written on this particular chapter was written by no other but Toke Makinwa herself and about five pages left blank.
"In the beginning you'll be mad, you'll feel disrespected, hatred is your fuel and revenge becomes the mission. But as time progresses, so will your numbness, and then you will realize; the Hurt you feel has blessed you tremendously"
Hummmmmm, quite shady I must say!!
11.FORGIVENESS OR REVENGE?
It is quite Obvious that Toke Makiwa was hurt, but the outcome of the book seems a lot more like revenge to a few persons. I just hope she has found out it in her heart to forgive her Ex - husband and mistress. And has realized that God has better things in store for her......because from every stepping stone, there is a breakthrough!!
It was enough to ask God for forgiveness. I would have to agree that I had not been perfect and ask my husband's forgiveness in the spirit of true repentance. So I called Maje, and after I apologized I felt a weight lifted off me.
One thing I know for sure was that Toke Makinwa brought to light what most girls and wives have been suffering in silence. I really hope this would inspire and teach some people but the sad truth is "No one ever admits they have a problem and the African woman has been taught to fight for her marriage, stay and pray if something wrong happens".
I also hope that most of us,would also learn from this and stop Idolizing celebrities......They are humans just like us and go through their struggles and pain, most times they try to mask their pains for we their 'fans'.
You can get this Toke Makinwa's book "On Becoming" on Amazon, Kiddle, Ibooks and also at Okada books. Feel free to write me an email using my CONTACT ME FORM (if need be). Thanks for visiting once more.#XOXO
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A scandal broke out last year June of how her beloved husband, who she had known for twelve years impregnated his long time "mistress". We all waited for Toke Makinwa to share her side of the story as the speculations were just too much but I was surprised, as I clicked a Youtube video from her, titled "THE SHOW MUST GO ON" with my celebrity crush blooming with smiles and nothing of the marriage scandal mentioned!! Insults followed as many people felt her unfit to dish out relationship advises and some claimed her actions were pretentious.
Now a book has being released!!..I must admit getting hold of this book was another story on its own but shall we get to my understanding of the book "ON BECOMING".
So I finally got my hands on the much anticipated book and I couldn't wait to read the book, I finished the 112 pages book in about 2 hours and I must say, I was of mixed emotions while reading the book. I cried, smiled, giggled and even had my brows raised as I was surprised at somethings I had read.
The book is a 14 chapter book and each chapter had a different story to tell but I must say that chapter 6 to 11 had the same storyline, which was all about being "Repeatedly and constantly cheated on". Maje, who is the Ex- Husband, got his name mentioned over 300 times (seriously speaking). As on each page, you would notice his name was mentioned at least thrice. The author used the real names for the story, how that was possible I DON'T KNOW but it is a 'must tell' right?
MY THOUGHTS!!
1. THE TITLE
I felt the title of the book was a little misleading, as the 112 pages of the book didn't state what she became......fine!! she says she became stronger and brave but at what point na? After the news got to the public? Was the realization for a change as a result of public humiliation and shame? I felt she wrote more on her victory and success but I guess I expected too much!!
2.WHY THE BOOK?
According to Toke, she said she wanted her story to be hers, as in told by herself. Secondly, she was inspired by a friend who gave her an instruction from the Holy spirit (rolls eyes).
One morning, a friend reached out to me. She said that the Holy Spirit had instructed her to tell me to write about my experiences, and that it would change so many lives. She told me to stop feeling sorry for myself because the book, if written, would not be all about me.
And I guess she forgot to add that... This written book wasn't a free one to the public as it was a source of income and gained her several interviews and radio shows but I must admit, this is the first of it's kind in Africa; a woman publicly reporting her husband with his numerous and stable mistresses to the world...really one of a kind!!
3. GOOD UPBRINGING
I admired the good christian values and morals, installed in her as a kid, reading that part of the book was so beautiful. I admired her parents and their struggle. her father was a very hardworking and humble man.
My parents were industrious. Besides their regular jobs, they pursued other endeavours. Dad was taking classes after work so he could get a law degree. After he got the 504 he started coming home even later than usual. I remember once waking up around 3 am to the sound of someone entering the house. I checked and it was my dad; he had a face cap on. I asked why he was just coming home and he explained that he had driven his car as a taxi all night. He wore the cap to disguise himself. Of course, he sent me back to bed, but I remember praying for God to protect him as he went about while we slept. He eventually hired a driver to do the taxi bit so he could spend more time with us
Mum owned a shop in Garki, where she hired tailors to make and amend clothes . She also suupplied drinks to a lot of the big hotels in Abuja at the time including the Hilton, Agura and Sheraton. Sometimes, after teaching at school she'd travel to lagos overnight to buy goods and return the next day.
4. MALICE!!
As I read this part of the book, I got all emotional....in short!! No lies, I was crying. I could feel her pain and shock at this point and this made me understand, some of her reasons for so many things done. I really do hope many of us would learn from this, because as a result of malice an information wasn't passed along and that lead to the death of 'four' people. Four lives down the drain.....because of I DON'T SPEAK TO HER!!
The bang I had heard was the sound of the gas cylinder exploding. My mum had gotten the cylinder on Friday and brought it home only to discover a leak when it was turned on. She left instructions with Grace , who had been on duty that weekend, saying that the cylinder was not to be used and that she would return it on Monday. There was no way to contact the gas people before then. We had used a kerosene stove throughout the weekend. When the other help, Ruth, returned early that Monday morning, Grace didn't pass the information because they weren't talking. Ruth unaware of the danger, had put on the gas cylinder and tried to light the cooker. She died in the first blast. Grace survived the first blast but later died in the hospital.
My dad had come out of the building smelling of burning rubber, putting out the fire on his shorts as he tried to explain what had happened to a crowd thar seemed to be getting bigger every minute. I could see his lips move but I couldn't hear him because I didn't leave my spot. It wasn't bright yet, I took comfort in the dark. There was something I could taste in my mouth: it was Fear. Fear gripped me and I could barely move. I'm not sure my dad even saw me as he walked past me.
In movies , you sometimes see a scene with someone burning from head to toe, screaming and trying to fight the flames. It happened right in front of me. Everyone ran back trying to figure out who it was and how to put out the flames, shouting advice from a safe distance. It took me a moment to realize that it was mum. I stood glued to the spot, watching her burn.
If my five years in medical school hadn't taught me nothing, at least I could understand from this page that Toke Makinwa suffered from Psychological trauma. She never spoke about her parents death until now, she didn't heal and that experience stayed rooted in her even till puberty.
5. SOME STEPS BACKWARDS
She questioned her christian faith after the tragic incident of her parents. She was in shock and couldn't believe her parents did not survive after all the prayers, as the blast had happened immediately after morning devotion. Like every human being, we tend to take a step backwards when faced with challenges that tests our faith......she was a child and a human being that needed love and attention (an example is the story of job in the bible, he was one man that stood strong to his faith in God)
"I was eight years old when mum and dad died. And life continued...I couldn't find closure...Where was God when that gas cylinder exploded? Dad had been active in the church and wasn't the type to act one way in public and another way at home. He had made sure we all took prayers, the Bible and everything else seriously. So what was the purpose of religion if it could not even save its follwers? We had just finished morning devotion when the tragedy hit. Where was the justice in that?'
With this I could understand where her stubborn nature came from as a child, the partying and all. She even admitted how this had affected her studies but thank God for her Big Mummy.....She gained her path back.
6. WAS MAJE TOKE MAKINWA'S FIRST RELATIONSHIP?
Maje wasn't Toke makinwa's first relationship as believed by me earlier. She mentioned a few names in her book, from Sunday who was her first love to Bidemi who was also tall and soft spoken......to Seun who broke up with her in a club, where she met Maje. She was never alone, she never had time to build on herself and understand herself worth as she was moving from relationship to relationship. she was a girl with daddy issues and was filling up the space a father would have played in her life.
That day's topic was about making marriage work, and it hit me so hard that I cried like a baby. I wasn't a virtuous woman; I was a girl! A girl with a daddy void so large that she laid all of her issues and expectations on a man who was still trying to discover his purpose. All my mistakes became clear to me. I hadn't lost my marriage to another woman. I had given my marriage to her.
7. THE SIGNS WERE ALL THERE!!
At some point, I was angry reading this book. I asked myself how someone can be too foolish in Love!! Maje didn't force himself on Toke at any point, he showed her all the signs.
- Her Abuja trip to see him, where she had an encounter with Hauwa and Aisha,
- How he treated her, like a stranger when she came to visit him.
- How he lied times without numbers.
- How he went for Anita's call to bar but not her graduation.
- How Maje mother stylishly told her that God would grant her her own husband.
- How Maje's sister told her not to marry her brother unless she heard from God.
- He had even lied about his first child while they were living together until she found out by stalking his email.
- He had given her STDs while they were living together as a couple.
- How he asked for a sex tape from her and she saw another sex tape of Maje and the mistress ( they weren't married then but she still stayed in the relationship)
- How he didn't show up for his wedding registry three times (Registry set by who sef? and she lied on her Instagram that it was a surprise wedding, giving a man credit for nothing)
- How after she traveled to the UK ....realized that Maje and Anita had gone public with their relationship all over Facebook ( but he wrote you as soon as you got back that 'he missed you' and you fell for it and somewhat forgot he was once public with Anita and had never been with you............where is the sense in all these please???)
His response shocked me "You're the wife, she's the girlfriend. It's high time you started behaving like my wife; she's just a girl"
I decided to respect myself as "the wife" and not get into anything thing with Anita.We spent time together that evening and I didn't talk about it again that day. It was obvious that Maje was dating both Anita and ME; the signs were all there.
8. HEY STRANGER
She wrote in Chapter 10, giving out like 5 advises to people that may happen to discover a stranger in their marriage like hers...........I must say Toke Makinwa didn't discover a stranger in her marriage, she married him> knowing the kind of man he was, she married him>fully aware he lies. She married him aware of a competition in her marriage but probably felt she would win!!
I am not supporting anyone, because I am someone that believes strongly that there are three sides to a story; In this case...Her story, their story and the truth and surely only God knows that.
9. EXCUSES! EXCUSES!! EXCUSES!!!
Toke Makinwa failed to own up to her actions and that saddens me. Like why?, She exposed herself as a very weak vindictive woman, who was unaware of several lessons in life and well.......She completely spoiled Maje's and Anita's character.
What annoyed me was when she said...."She had lightened her skin at some point" because of Maje....I felt so sad, this just showed a woman with deep low self esteem issues. I could relate because while in secondary as a black girl, I was never called beautiful....I was made to wash toilets and clean the gutters as my morning chores while my mates raked the garden. I was made to wash some of my mates clothes, forced to make my mates hair and iron their uniforms while they slept at night. I always prayed to God to make me beautiful and learnt to compliment every beautiful person I saw because I felt complimenting beautiful people would make me pretty as well. I hardly spoke a word in my junior secondary days because of this. I suffered from a serious skin disease which had made me cut my hair from my nursery school days up till my junior secondary (I was on skin cut).
No one taught me to be confident but my self, as I read the Word of God.....I remember to study my Sunday school manual with the theme of that year" ZEALOUS TEENS" and that opened my eye to a lot of things and my journey to self -love began. I say this long story because I understand how the society look at us Dark girls but that is still no excuse for not owning up to your actions. If you did all that for a man, why didn't you stop at some point, when you realized?....BUT...she still bleaches so???(rolls eyes)
I noticed that Chapter 10 which was dedicated to the "the other woman" was left blank. The quote written on this particular chapter was written by no other but Toke Makinwa herself and about five pages left blank.
"In the beginning you'll be mad, you'll feel disrespected, hatred is your fuel and revenge becomes the mission. But as time progresses, so will your numbness, and then you will realize; the Hurt you feel has blessed you tremendously"
Hummmmmm, quite shady I must say!!
11.FORGIVENESS OR REVENGE?
It is quite Obvious that Toke Makiwa was hurt, but the outcome of the book seems a lot more like revenge to a few persons. I just hope she has found out it in her heart to forgive her Ex - husband and mistress. And has realized that God has better things in store for her......because from every stepping stone, there is a breakthrough!!
It was enough to ask God for forgiveness. I would have to agree that I had not been perfect and ask my husband's forgiveness in the spirit of true repentance. So I called Maje, and after I apologized I felt a weight lifted off me.
One thing I know for sure was that Toke Makinwa brought to light what most girls and wives have been suffering in silence. I really hope this would inspire and teach some people but the sad truth is "No one ever admits they have a problem and the African woman has been taught to fight for her marriage, stay and pray if something wrong happens".
I also hope that most of us,would also learn from this and stop Idolizing celebrities......They are humans just like us and go through their struggles and pain, most times they try to mask their pains for we their 'fans'.
You can get this Toke Makinwa's book "On Becoming" on Amazon, Kiddle, Ibooks and also at Okada books. Feel free to write me an email using my CONTACT ME FORM (if need be). Thanks for visiting once more.#XOXO
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Monday, November 28, 2016
This Gown is everything! Initially, I was contemplating on getting it but soon as I tired it on..... Mhennn. It was love at first try on lolzz. Most of you would know by now, that I am quite addicted to clothing pieces from Lost Ink which is an online store on Lamoda. This gown can be styled in different ways, from Off- the shoulder look, wearing it sleeveless to even pairing it with a jacket. I paired this lovely gown with a blue jean jacket to give it a casual, yet classy look!
This Gown is actually peach in color but being that I took these shots late at Night on a cloudy day, The color failed to pop out (challenges of getting good shots). I styled this outfit with a black metallic clutch and a black peach fluffy sandals. I went very minimal with accessories, as I wanted the outfit and shoes to be the prime focus.
Please bear with me about the quality of the photos, I just couldn't go out again in the cold to retake these pictures. I do hope, I was able to inspire you in one way or the other......STAY VIEWING!!
Outfit details
Gown from Lamoda(Lost Ink)
Sandals from Lamoda(Lost Ink)
Jean Jacket from LC Waikiki
Clutch from Kari
Rings from Defacto
Hair made by me
Makeup by me
Photocredit: Phumilayoalade
Wearing the gown as Sleeveless
Wearing the gown Off- Shoulder
Wearing the gown with a jacket
Saturday, November 26, 2016
This is one soup that can be made in different ways either with dried fish, meat or shrimps or fresh ones as an alternative. This soup can also be made with different kinds of leaves such as water leaves, bitter leaves e.t.c. Banga soup is also super delicious with okra (BangaOkra). Some may complain about the long duration of extracting the banga juice but this has been made easy, as banga concentrates are now sold in several supermarket in Nigeria and Ghana.
As a pure Delta breed lolzz......I enjoy eating this soup with starch, I tried to make starch here in Belarus also, using powdered food starch sold in super markets. It wasn't exactly like the home made Nigerian Starch but it wasn't that bad and was glad I tried an alternative. Before I go on and on talking about my love for banga soup and the few challenges, I had preparing this dish here in Belarus!!......May we go to the soup procedures.
Banga soup before it was thickened
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 400g palmnut cream concentrate(Bankwus)
- 1kg cow meat (diced and precooked)
- 3 medium size fresh croaker fish
- 900g of fresh shrimps
- 180g of red slim chilli peppers
- 2 whole onions (chopped into little sizes)
- Banga soup spices (IDS Instant)
- 1 Tbsp of Beletietie leaves
- 2 Tbsp of grounded crayfish
- 2 Tbsp of dried grounded hot chilli peppers
- 1/2 Tbsp of dried grounded ginger
- 1/2 Tbsp of dried grounded garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp of salt
- 3 cubes of maggi
Directions
- Firstly, Parboil or should I say, Steam the fresh meat!!.....Season the meat with, two cubes of maggi, add ginger, garlic, chopped whole onions and a pinch of salt, add the quantity of water required to cook the soup (0.75L). Cook till meat softens a bit (10 minutes).
- Blend the fresh chilli pepper with the remaining onion and add in the boiling meat stock, let this cook till it boils up (4 minutes).
- Add in the Banga concentrate, you may add in more water if it looks too thick (0.25L), add in crayfish, grounded chilli pepper, beletietie leaves,salt to taste, fresh shrimps and the remaining maggi cube. This should cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add in the fresh fish last, as you don't want it to get shattered in the soup. Let this cook for 5 minutes, you would notice that the oil floats to the top of the soup and VIOLA.....SOUP IS READY!!
We the people of the Niger Delta, mostly thicken this soup in a native hot plate called ewere but since I am currently in school and couldn't get access to the plate, I thickened my soup in a non-stick pan.
Banga soup is commonly eaten with starch by the Urhobos and Isoko people of the Niger Delta region but could be eaten with garri, yam, plantain and sometimes rice for those that would find it difficult to make starch, as the starch making process isn't an easy one.
Banga soup thickened
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Friday, November 25, 2016
Hi Guys!!!
BEFORE (without makeup on)
This look is great in the sense that different lip stains could be worn with it. I went for a nude lip and substituted the nude lip stick for a bold burgundy matte liquid lip stick as an alternative. Trust me with this makeup look, you can go from neutral to glam in 30 seconds!!
NUDE LIPS(Neutral look)
BOLD LIPS(Glam look)
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Hi guys!!
Some of you would be wondering by now what the title of this post is all about but I ask you not to be as I would get to that in a bit. This has been pondering my mind for quite some time now, I must say!! Why are old men within the age of 65-79 years of age👴 elected into power as Rulers/Leaders whereas in the Labor force or Health sector are told to retire at the age of sixty because they are termed not physically fit for Job performance😏.....Like for real!! I am confused.
The human body is a complex one and from the age of 40 in both men and women, we are more prone to have developed several chronic diseases. Even from the age of 60 years, the human body(physically) isn't the only thing that undergoes changes, the human mind as well!!. There may be mild disturbance in the level of thinking, behavioral changes and lastly who doesn't know that old people are very stubborn, they like things to be done a certain way as they believe that their way is usually the best (which isn't true in most cases), irrespective of changes in time and environment. Like an African says " What an old man would see sitting, a child won't see standing up"💁
But who has this parable helped in the Game called politics? We see videos and pictures of rulers sleeping every day in the house of assembly and creating nuisance each day either with a prostitute or just oppressing the rights of the poor. Just in case you are wondering, I am referring to my country Nigeria. This is a country whose leader has made a bold statement to the world, at how corrupt the country is. Disregarding the effect of such statement on the lives of several Nigerians (who would want to employ a citizen from a very corrupt country abroad?) Fine!! The present administration was able to recover billions of Dollars and Naira stolen but to whose gain, because as you can see from the news👇, Nigeria is still stated BROKE👀👀!! This leads to the question....Where do recovered money/lofts go to??
Some of you would be wondering by now what the title of this post is all about but I ask you not to be as I would get to that in a bit. This has been pondering my mind for quite some time now, I must say!! Why are old men within the age of 65-79 years of age👴 elected into power as Rulers/Leaders whereas in the Labor force or Health sector are told to retire at the age of sixty because they are termed not physically fit for Job performance😏.....Like for real!! I am confused.
The human body is a complex one and from the age of 40 in both men and women, we are more prone to have developed several chronic diseases. Even from the age of 60 years, the human body(physically) isn't the only thing that undergoes changes, the human mind as well!!. There may be mild disturbance in the level of thinking, behavioral changes and lastly who doesn't know that old people are very stubborn, they like things to be done a certain way as they believe that their way is usually the best (which isn't true in most cases), irrespective of changes in time and environment. Like an African says " What an old man would see sitting, a child won't see standing up"💁
But who has this parable helped in the Game called politics? We see videos and pictures of rulers sleeping every day in the house of assembly and creating nuisance each day either with a prostitute or just oppressing the rights of the poor. Just in case you are wondering, I am referring to my country Nigeria. This is a country whose leader has made a bold statement to the world, at how corrupt the country is. Disregarding the effect of such statement on the lives of several Nigerians (who would want to employ a citizen from a very corrupt country abroad?) Fine!! The present administration was able to recover billions of Dollars and Naira stolen but to whose gain, because as you can see from the news👇, Nigeria is still stated BROKE👀👀!! This leads to the question....Where do recovered money/lofts go to??
Monday, November 14, 2016
Jollof Rice is one popular dish among the West African people. This one-pot rice dish is one that has brought about numerous argument among different countries because of it's deliciousness, as a few country claims theirs' taste better than others LOLZ😁. I guess by now, we all know about the famous argument about the Ghanaian and Nigerian Jollof rice. As the name implies this is one dish that puts people in a merry or 'Jolli' mood and is prepared on special occasions such as Marriage ceremonies, Burials(celebration of life), Birthdays, Children dedications and even festivities such as New year, Christmas and Easter celebrations. This is one of my favorite dish as it has a lot of versatility to it, from the cooking methods to the meat types and also servings.
I used the typical boiling method for this particular Jollof rice, as Jollof rice can be fried or baked also (Recipes on those would be coming up soon) and leftovers of several meat types with which I prepared Assorted meat sauce to be eaten with my rice. This dish can be prepared using different kinds of grains from short grain rice, basmati, jasmine rice to even Buckwheat.....Yes😜!! I think I have done enough talking, May we proceed to the preparation.
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients for the Jollof Rice
Directions
In a pot of boiling water, put in your already cleaned rice (rice is washed over running water). Allow rice to cook for 3 minutes then check it up, the rice should look a bit cooked( just a bit), excess water in drained out and a little turmeric, salt, 1 maggi cube, and pepper is added to the rice. the water left to cook the rice at this stage should be just about 2 cm or 1 and a half away from the rice depending on how hard your rice is but not more.(This is because the sauce which we are about to make would cook the rice further and we don't want the rice too soft😲). Set rice aside and in a sieve, when ready.
In a non-stick pan or same pot(If pot is non-stick or of good quality), put in the estimated amount of vegetable oil, allow oil get hot then add in a pinch of salt, the fresh chopped onions and garlic. Stir onions and when it turns translucent, add in the blended fresh tomatoes and peppers and cover pot lid (this would cook for 6 minutes). Add in your tinned tomatoes, chilli peppers, nutmeg, bay leaves, thyme and the meat stock then cover pot lid and let stew cook for 10 minutes( we want the stew to be dried, you would know that when the oil separates and sits on the paste). when the stew is dried you should dish out half of the stew and set aside, add in the sliced fresh tomatoes in the pot and your half -cooked rice, then with a wooden spatula stir mixture and cover the rice with foil paper or nylon bag (ensure you add enough sauce to the rice mixture but still leave some for the meat😍). The cooker should be reduced to medium heat to allow the rice cook and get dried without getting brunt too soon.
After about 8 minutes open rice and stir from top to bottom with wooden spatula (you may add more of the sauce we just made, if color isn't to your taste). Taste rice if maggi and salt is enough but please be mindful of salt and use as little as possible!! It is normal for jollof rice to burn but ensure that you cooker is on medium to low heat, so the rice cooks at the same time and keep the rice covered with foil or nylon to trap in stream that would cook the rice faster on that low heat. Calculating from the 1st time you stirred the rice after 8 minutes, give the food 5-7 more minutes and VIOLA!! Jollof rice is ready.
This meal is served along side some Vegetables prepared in different forms of salads, fried plantains, beans, spaghetti and different kinds of meats and fish of choice. Since the food is so spicy, it is preferable to serve it with a glass of white wine, or soft drink.....I prefer mine with a glass of orange juice. I hope I was able to give a detail description and direction of how this meal was prepared!!
Ingredients for the assorted meat sauce
All pieces of meat were shredded up, in small bits placed in a non-stick pan, the stew sauce was added on it and stirred for several minutes. Taste for pepper and salt and add extra if need be and that was all.Thanks for visiting the blog once again, comments are welcome below. XOXO😚.
Recipe:Uzzy_rac
I used the typical boiling method for this particular Jollof rice, as Jollof rice can be fried or baked also (Recipes on those would be coming up soon) and leftovers of several meat types with which I prepared Assorted meat sauce to be eaten with my rice. This dish can be prepared using different kinds of grains from short grain rice, basmati, jasmine rice to even Buckwheat.....Yes😜!! I think I have done enough talking, May we proceed to the preparation.
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients for the Jollof Rice
- 900g of short grains rice
- 200g of tinned tomatoes
- 6 seeds of tomatoes blended with peppers and 1 whole onion
- 2 seeds of tomatoes sliced in circular forms
- 1 onion chopped up into squares less than an inch in size
- Meat stock
- 0.20L of Vegetable oil(6 Tbsps)
- 3 maggi cubes
- 1/2 Tbsp of salt
- 1/2 Tbsp of turmeric
- 1/2 Tbsp of dried thyme (less than 1/2 was used)
- 1/2 Tbsp of dried ginger powder
- 1/4 Tbsp of dried nutmeg powder
- 3 gloves of garlic
- 1 Tbsp of grounded dried chilli peppers
Directions
In a pot of boiling water, put in your already cleaned rice (rice is washed over running water). Allow rice to cook for 3 minutes then check it up, the rice should look a bit cooked( just a bit), excess water in drained out and a little turmeric, salt, 1 maggi cube, and pepper is added to the rice. the water left to cook the rice at this stage should be just about 2 cm or 1 and a half away from the rice depending on how hard your rice is but not more.(This is because the sauce which we are about to make would cook the rice further and we don't want the rice too soft😲). Set rice aside and in a sieve, when ready.
In a non-stick pan or same pot(If pot is non-stick or of good quality), put in the estimated amount of vegetable oil, allow oil get hot then add in a pinch of salt, the fresh chopped onions and garlic. Stir onions and when it turns translucent, add in the blended fresh tomatoes and peppers and cover pot lid (this would cook for 6 minutes). Add in your tinned tomatoes, chilli peppers, nutmeg, bay leaves, thyme and the meat stock then cover pot lid and let stew cook for 10 minutes( we want the stew to be dried, you would know that when the oil separates and sits on the paste). when the stew is dried you should dish out half of the stew and set aside, add in the sliced fresh tomatoes in the pot and your half -cooked rice, then with a wooden spatula stir mixture and cover the rice with foil paper or nylon bag (ensure you add enough sauce to the rice mixture but still leave some for the meat😍). The cooker should be reduced to medium heat to allow the rice cook and get dried without getting brunt too soon.
After about 8 minutes open rice and stir from top to bottom with wooden spatula (you may add more of the sauce we just made, if color isn't to your taste). Taste rice if maggi and salt is enough but please be mindful of salt and use as little as possible!! It is normal for jollof rice to burn but ensure that you cooker is on medium to low heat, so the rice cooks at the same time and keep the rice covered with foil or nylon to trap in stream that would cook the rice faster on that low heat. Calculating from the 1st time you stirred the rice after 8 minutes, give the food 5-7 more minutes and VIOLA!! Jollof rice is ready.
This meal is served along side some Vegetables prepared in different forms of salads, fried plantains, beans, spaghetti and different kinds of meats and fish of choice. Since the food is so spicy, it is preferable to serve it with a glass of white wine, or soft drink.....I prefer mine with a glass of orange juice. I hope I was able to give a detail description and direction of how this meal was prepared!!
Ingredients for the assorted meat sauce
- Shaki....Cooked (rectum of a cow)
- Gizzard(cooked with salt and pepper)
- Smoked chicken
- Smoked beef
- Stew sauce (a little of the sauce made for the jollof rice)
All pieces of meat were shredded up, in small bits placed in a non-stick pan, the stew sauce was added on it and stirred for several minutes. Taste for pepper and salt and add extra if need be and that was all.Thanks for visiting the blog once again, comments are welcome below. XOXO😚.
Recipe:Uzzy_rac
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
ROSE GOLD...
In: Fashion
Hi guys...
I was feeling all kinds of way on this gown, this is one outfit that managed to be sexy and classy at the same time. This outfit brought out the sexy side of me (winks) and I am glad it did because I never knew that side of me existed ( laughs). I choose to pair this gown with a rose gold clutch and shoe, to give it a subtle but yet catchy look. Rose gold with can be mistaken with copper and has been trending in various industry from interior designs, gadgets to fashion since last year.
The weather has been acting up of late, so I threw a fake fur coat on. Not that it did anything to protect me from the cold but it added it's touch and made my outfit appear more expensive than it actually is.
Outfit details
Gown from Lamoda(Lost Ink)
Shoes from Lamoda(Lost Ink)
Clutch from Kari
Fur coat(fake) was a gift
Hair made by me
Makeup by me
Feel free to Subscribe to my blog and follow me on Google+ ,which is already on the sidebar. Thanks for visiting my blog once more again.XOXO
I was feeling all kinds of way on this gown, this is one outfit that managed to be sexy and classy at the same time. This outfit brought out the sexy side of me (winks) and I am glad it did because I never knew that side of me existed ( laughs). I choose to pair this gown with a rose gold clutch and shoe, to give it a subtle but yet catchy look. Rose gold with can be mistaken with copper and has been trending in various industry from interior designs, gadgets to fashion since last year.
The weather has been acting up of late, so I threw a fake fur coat on. Not that it did anything to protect me from the cold but it added it's touch and made my outfit appear more expensive than it actually is.
Outfit details
Gown from Lamoda(Lost Ink)
Shoes from Lamoda(Lost Ink)
Clutch from Kari
Fur coat(fake) was a gift
Hair made by me
Makeup by me
Feel free to Subscribe to my blog and follow me on Google+ ,which is already on the sidebar. Thanks for visiting my blog once more again.XOXO
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